unsmoothed

adjective

Definition of unsmoothednext
as in uneven

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Recent Examples of unsmoothed It was left unfinished, with rough, unsmoothed chisel marks skirting its lower third. — Lauren Keith, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsmoothed
  1. uneven
  2. coarse
  3. lumpy
  4. bumpy
  5. rough
  6. warped
  7. irregular
  8. wavy
Adjective
  • That is an unusually light amount of in-game preparation for a second-year quarterback learning a new offense, especially since Dart and the offense have had an uneven summer at best.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Together, these findings pointed to uneven conditions beneath the road.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • An ideal growing medium consists of one-third perlite or coarse sand and two-thirds sphagnum moss (or coco coir).
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There's kosher salt, a coarse salt that comes in grains and flakes – many without additives.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • Over months or even years of nightly use, even a once-plush, supportive pillow can become compressed, lumpy, and uncomfortable.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Named for the son of the Greek god Ares, Deimos, which means dread in ancient Greek, is a small, lumpy rock shaped like a potato.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • There’s a lot of panic right now about the bumpy intersection of artificial intelligence and art-making.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Under its skin, tattoos is a tale of growth, the bumpy path into adulthood, and relationships that come and go.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bumpy
Adjective
  • Other downsides to sulfates include leaving hair feeling dry, brittle, and rough, which Trisler says can be even more damaging if your hair is already compromised.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Hsu’s argument for why the near-monochrome restaurant doesn’t go flat is that the palette itself runs on tension, with the statement-making veined marble behind the point-of-sale area set against rough plaster walls.
    — Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rough
Adjective
  • Something cool happens when light passes this warped space; its usually straight path is curved.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Check If Your Stove Is Actually Tilted Before reaching for a wrench, make sure the stove is the problem, not a warped pan or an uneven burner.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of warped
Adjective
  • The infection caused an irregular heart rhythm, and doctors decided to temporarily implant a pacemaker.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Pearls, for example, are showing up oversized, irregular and imperfect rather than small and uniform.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • The sprawling space has its own TV and sofa pair alongside a roomy bed, along with design touches like a twinkling mirror on the ceiling and a wavy carpet.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the brand’s launch campaigns have featured a range of straight, wavy, curly, and coily types; in 2024, its AirWash Dry Shampoo launch campaign included a model with braids.
    — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of wavy

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“Unsmoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsmoothed. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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